Hmmm, Wizard Emotion Stlye...

Does that mean the Dragon Phantom was Captain Planet?

Is it just me, or do the floating jackets in Ghost seem more effective at fighting than the Riders wearing them?

Yup, because they're powered by the "Fly into battle, bash against the nearest enemies, give the Rider free space to transform"-system, also known as Fang.

Because I'm pretty sure the Fang memory from W started this trend. No matter how strong the enemy, they will be knocked back once the henshin device or part of the armor enters the scene.

And of course one enemy will later show off his strengh by being able to slap it away instead of getting knocked back.

It's a well known trope in post-Decade shows that usually isn't that noticeable until a show goes overboard with it which is exactly what Ghost is doing.

Not specifically something I've thought of, but yeah, I can see how that would be a thing. The Riders in Ghost don't always appear that capable.

I feel like a recurring theme with Ghost (well, maybe not only Ghost, but still, Ghost) is that the characters seem to have the level of strength and the abilities the plot demands of them at that particular moment, as opposed to anything consistent.

Like, why does Specter have superspeed in episode 4 and at no other time. I dunno. Who knows.

The whole ghostly theme also went down the drain after the first 10 episodes or so. You know, ghosts can fly, walk through walls and stuff. I guess they did this early when they had the budget for it, but it still sucks that Ghost is your everyday Rider without a real theme now. Because changing forms is not a theme, but that's all he does nowadays.

Now the Ganma block his powers when he does decide to use them, and the freaking spider lantern which makes every ghost visible is also at the scene everytime.

The one time where he actually was kinda ghostly was when he appeared in Drive. I wish they would've rolled with that concept instead.

This. Specter was an incredible fighter when he first showed up. Then Ghost basically just wills himself into being strong enough to face him fairly. Soon after, Specter becomes completely useless while Ghost just keeps getting stronger. Then Ghost gets the new red suit and completely crushes Jabel, but next episode he gets beat by an ordinary MOTW. Necrom shows up and can easily handle both Ghost and Specter on his own, but then he'll one-on-one one of them and they'll do pretty well. I don't know if it's still a thing (I'm about 10 episodes behind) but that's probably my biggest issue with Ghost - inconsistency.

This as well. I really loved the paranormal aspects of the beginning of the series and was bummed when I noticed they disappeared.

Kamen Rider Ghost hasn't had any insert songs lately. Will they ever do? I can imagine the song sung by Takeru, Makoto & Alain.

So is Wizard even worth watching? I've been addicted to the theme song lately and I love the suit designs. I've heard it gets really slow in the middle though?

I like it.

But then again, I appear to like a lot of shows that aren't well received.

The first quarter of the show is good, the last 10 episodes are "Eh" to alright, depending on who you ask.
But get ready for a slog during the middle.